©Fernando Alonso/Instagram

A self-avowed motorbike fan, Fernando Alonso has decided to pay homage to Moto2 rider and fellow Spaniard Luis Salom, who passed away last weekend after a crash in practice for the Catalan Grand Prix. The double F1 world champion's helmet thus adorns Salom's initials and #39 race number, with several other F1 drivers doing likewise.

Julien Billiotte

Recent Posts

Sainz confident he’d ‘work well’ with Verstappen at Red Bull

Carlos Sainz believes that a potential partnership with Max Verstappen at Red Bull would have…

1 hour ago

Grosjean proud of Komatsu success with Haas: ‘It’s fantastic!’

Romain Grosjean has shared heartfelt praise for his longtime friend and former Haas race engineer,…

3 hours ago

An F1 journeyman made of the right stuff

Former F1 driver Brett Lunger, who turns 79 on this day, is pictured here hitching…

4 hours ago

Formula 1 extends Monaco Grand Prix deal until 2031

Formula 1 has announced a new agreement with the Automobile Club de Monaco that will…

5 hours ago

Las Vegas GP ready to roll the dice on Verstappen title celebration

The Las Vegas Grand Prix organizers are ready to put together an epic championship celebration…

6 hours ago

Herbert expects McLaren driver dynamic to ‘swap over’ in 2025

Ex-F1 driver and current FIA steward Johnny Herbert believes the 2025 season will bring a…

7 hours ago